Alex J. Bates, PhD, MD, MPH (he/him), is the senior data analyst for the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). His responsibilities include directing statistical analyses, interpreting findings, and developing publications that translate data into evidence-based insights and policy recommendations.

Dr. Bates previously worked as a research assistant at the University of Minnesota on multiple NIH-funded studies. In these roles he examined the health and wellbeing of gay and bisexual prostate cancer survivors and investigated the role of state-level policies on experiences of discrimination among transgender and nonbinary populations. His dissertation research focused on understanding heterogeneity within LGBTQIA+ populations and the role of multilevel stressors and resilience factors in shaping their health and wellbeing.

Dr. Bates earned his MD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he also completed a PhD in Epidemiology.